Rich Tomato and Pepper Sauce – Hungarian-Style Lecsó
This delicious thick tomato and pepper sauce has all the flavours of a Hungarian lecso that everyone loves. The fresh tomatoes, onions, peppers and a hint of paprika takes this dish to it's next level.
Servings: 4
Calories: 104kcal
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil/organic vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 red pepper, diced
- 1/2 yellow/orange pepper, diced
- 1/2 Hungarian white, diced (can replace with coloured pepper)
- 3-4 large Roma tomatoes, cut into pieces
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup tomato juice/unflavoured sauce
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (1 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 tsp paprika paste/puree (can substitute for 1 tsp sweet paprika)
- 1 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- Garnishing with parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat skillet with oil and over medium heat, add onions, and cook for about 4 minutes, then add garlic, peppers and tomatoes. Cook for another 5 minutes, until they become tender.
- Then add tomato paste, tomato sauce, thyme, paprika paste (paprika), salt, pepper and sugar. Bring to a slow boil then reduce heat to simmer and cook for about 20-30 minutes until it thickens.
- Remove the sprigs of thyme and garnish with parsley if desired.
- Serve with Hungarian sausage, pork chops, breaded chicken cutlets, or burgers.
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 912mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1574IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg